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Ministry of Culture
3D Printing Technology Put into use By Goa Science Centre in the fight against COVID 19
Goa: May 12, 2020
Goa Science Centre & Planetarium, Ministry of Culture, Government of India scrambled up their resources in Fabricating Face Shield frames meant for frontline medical professionals attending to COVID patients using 3D printing technology, these face shield frames were processed in the Innovation Hub of the Goa Science centre. The items were supplied to Directorate of Health services, Govt. of Goa.
3D Printed Face Shield
Project Coordinator GSC Inspecting the 3D Printer
The video of the 3D printer in action can be seen here:
During the lockdown period, GSC has resorted exclusively online channels in conducting the regular programmes for the public and members. To cite a few, Online Quizzes on testing knowledge about the various facilities and exhibits of Goa Science Centre and general knowledge about National Council of Science Museums on were done on various digital platforms and social media channels. In addition to this Do at Home activities, online Brain Teaser puzzles were also carried out by Goa science centre. In connection with the International Technology day Scientific Toy Making competition was also hosted on the website.
The Upcoming events are on International museum day and Constitution Day which will commence on 14th May and 20th May respectively.
Goa Science centre can be reached on the following Handles
Website : www.sciencecentre.goa.gov.in
Twitter : https://twitter.com/GSCPGoa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSCPGoa
You Tube : bit.ly/3bqCSDo
Goa Science Centre has been developed as a place of edutainment in Science & Technology. Main objective of the centre is to inculcate a scientific temper and bring the excitement of science to the common public. It provides a perfect environment for exploring science through hands-on, sci-fi exhibits.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays homage to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas and recalled his exemplary service to our nation.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"On Mahaparinirvan Diwas, I pay homage to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and recall his exemplary service to our nation. His struggles gave hope to millions and his efforts to give India such an extensive Constitution can never be forgotten."
Special Service and Features
Interaction with beneficiaries Central govt. Schemes: MoS V. Muraleedharan to attend Gareeb Kalyan Sammelan in Thiruvananthapuram
MoS External Affairs Shri. V. Muraleedharan would participate in the nation wide Gareeb Kalyan Sammelan of Prime Minister from ICAR-ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram tomorrow from 9:30 A.M. onwards. The event will be presided over by Shri.Kadakampally Surendran MLA. Union Agricultural Minister Shri. Narendra Singh Tomar and Dr.Trilochan Mohapatra, Director General of ICAR will participate online. The District level event will be linked with the National event at 11.00 A.M. when Prime Minister will be live from Shimla interacting with the beneficiaries with the country. Prime Minister will also release the 11th installment of the Kisan Samman Nidhi. Hon’ble Prime Minister will also interact with some of the beneficiaries spread across the country through videoconferencing.
Gareeb Kalyan Sammelan will be telecast live through Doordarshan in its national and regional channels. Provisions have also been made to webcast the national programme through MyGov for which people need to register themselves. It can also be viewed through other social media channels viz., YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.
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Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Post Harvest Food Loss
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is mandated to create post-harvest infrastructure and processing facilities, inter-alia, to boost the overall development of the food processing sector including reduction in post-harvest losses; enhancing value addition etc. The Ministry estimates post-harvest losses in various agriculture commodities through various studies based on primary surveys. Two studies were commissioned by the Ministry through  Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology  titled “Assessment of Quantitative Harvest and Post Harvest Losses of Major Crops and commodities in India” ; and  NABARD Consultancy Service Pvt. Ltd  titled “Study to Determine Post-Harvest Losses of Agri Produce in India” .
The comparative findings of these two studies are as under:
Post-harvest losses of major crops and commodities
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Crops/ Commodities
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Loss 
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As per ICAR-CIPHET Study|
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As per NABCONS study|
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Cereals
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4.65 - 5.99
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3.89-5.92
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Pulses
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6.39 - 8.41
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5.65-6.74
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Oil Seeds
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3.08 - 9.96
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2.87-7.51
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Fruits
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6.70-15.88
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6.02-15.05
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Vegetables
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4.58-12.44
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4.87-11.61
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Plantation Crops & Spices
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1.18-7.89
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1.29-7.33
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Milk
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0.92
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0.87
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Fisheries 
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5.23
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4.86
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Fisheries 
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10.52
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8.76
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Meat
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2.71
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2.34
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Poultry
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6.74
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5.63
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Egg
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7.19
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6.03
This information was given by the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM responds to the upcoming launch of Bharat Gaurav Train to North East on 21st March 2023
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his happiness on upcoming launch of Bharat Gaurav Train to North East on 21st March 2023. Shri Modi has said that this would be an interesting and memorable journey, an exciting opportunity to discover the Northeast.
Indian Railways has decided to operate “North East Discovery: Beyond Guwahati”, specially designed tour to cover the North eastern states of India by Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist train. The train tour will start from Delhi Safdarjung railway station on March 21, 2023 and will cover Guwahati, Sivasagar, Jorhat & Kaziranga in Assam, Unakoti, Agartala & Udaipur in Tripura, Dimapur & Kohima in Nagaland and Shillong & Cherapunji in Meghalaya in 15 days tour.
Responding to the tweet thread by Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri G Kishan Reddy about aforesaid upcoming launch of Bharat Gaurav Train, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“This would be an interesting and memorable journey, an exciting opportunity to discover the Northeast.”
Ministry of Communications
DoT unearths fraudulent illegal Telecom set-ups to route ISD calls
Fraudsters use illegal telecom set-ups to route ISD calls received through internet  illegally to domestic mobile and wireline customers in India. Illegal telecom setups primarily use internet connectivity on one side and connect to domestic mobile and landline network for distribution of call which is not allowed as per regulations. Such illegal setups pose security threat and revenue loss to the Government.
DoT field units in coordination with TSPs and law enforcement agencies were able to unearth operations of 30 such illegal telecom set-ups in last four months.
Members of the public are requested to report such illegal establishments to DoT’s call centre. The call centre having number 1800110420/1963 has been set up for reporting the cases by public on receiving any international call displaying Indian mobile / landline number.
Ministry of Steel
NMDC Sweeps PRCI Excellence Awards 2022
NMDC bagged the Champion of Champions Award, sweeping the 16th PRCI Global Communication Conclave 2022, to bring home fourteen Corporate Communication Excellence Awards. The awards were presented at the Global Communication Conclave organised by Public Relations Council of India  in Kolkata on 12th November ,202
NMDC won Gold awards for Most Resilient Company of the Year; Internal Communication Campaign, Corporate Brochure; Best PSE Implementing CSR. It won Silver Awards in the categories of Best Use of CSR for Childcare; Corporate Community Impact; Best Corporate Event; Unique HR Initiatives; Annual Report; Arts, Culture & Sports Campaign and Bronze Awards for Visionary Leadership; Website of the Year; Innovative Environmental Program and Consolation Award for Best Use of Social Media.
Congratulating NMDC’s Corporate Communication team, Chairman and Managing Director Shri Sumit Deb said, that the NMDC today is a household name as a benchmark of excellence in the mining sector in India, it is only because of the exceptional articulation of our communication team in conveying what we achieve and stand for to internal and external stakeholders.
Shri P Jaya Prakash, Head of Corporate Communication, NMDC thanked PRCI for encouraging innovation in communication techniques and recognizing the creative initiatives of NMDC. "Our brand voice and communication campaigns are rooted in our company's core values and designed to resonate with our host communities and industry stakeholders."
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Early Clearance of MSMES’ Bills
To address the issues related to delayed payments of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises , the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  has taken the following steps:
- Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Councils  have been set up in all States/ UTs to resolve the delayed payments cases by way of conciliation and / or arbitration as per the provisions of the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.
- Ministry of MSME has launched MSME SAMADHAAN portal to facilitate online registration of references related to delayed payments.
- Companies which get supplies of goods or services from Micro & Small Enterprises and whose payments to micro and small enterprises exceed 45 days from the date of acceptance or the date of deemed acceptance of the goods or services have been required to submit a half yearly return to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs stating the amount of payments due and the reason of delay. Also, all Companies registered as per the Companies Act, 2013 with a turnover of more than Rs. 500 crore and all Central Public Sector Enterprises have been required to get themselves on boarded on the Trade Receivables Discounting System Platform .
The Ministry of MSME has put in place a portal named ‘MSME SAMADHAAN’ , wherein the MSEs across the country can register online their cases relating to delayed payments. Such MSEs can also check the status of their cases on the above portal.
This information was given by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address the concluding session of 80th All India Presiding Officers Conference on 26 November
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the concluding session of 80th All India Presiding Officers Conference on 26 November at 12:30 PM via video conferencing.
The All India Presiding Officers Conference began in 1921. This year is also being celebrated as the centenary year of the Presiding Officers Conference. To celebrate the centenary year, the two day Conference is being held in Kevadia, Gujarat on 25-26 November. The Theme for this year’s Conference is “Harmonious Coordination between Legislature, Executive and Judiciary- Key to a Vibrant Democracy.”
The Conference will be inaugurated by President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind on 25 November. The Conference will also be attended by Vice President of India and Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Speaker, Lok Sabha and Chairperson of the Conference Shri Om Birla, Governor of Gujarat, Shri Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijay Rupani and other dignitaries.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.04 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 19.58 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,93,04,24,025
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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19,58,22,570
More than 193.04 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 19.58 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘7.38% GS 2027’,  ‘GoI Floating Rate Bond 2028’,  ‘7.54% GS 2036’  ‘6.99% GS 2051’
The Government of India  has announced the Sale  of  “7.38% Government Security, 2027” for a notified amount of ₹9,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method;  ‘‘GoI Floating Rate Bonds, 2028” for a notified amount of ₹4,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method;  “7.54% Government Security 2036” for a notified amount of ₹11,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method and  “6.99% Government Security 2051” for a notified amount of ₹8,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on August 12, 2022 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on August 12, 2022. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on August 12, 2022  and payment by successful bidders will be on August 17, 2022 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Defence
Air force golden jubilee institute hosts 33rd annual athletic meet
Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute, Subroto Park celebrated its 33 rd Annual Athletic Meet on 8 th December 2018. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Air Vice Marshal Amar Ahuja, Assistant Chief of Air Staff .
The Guest of Honour was Ms Sonia Chahal, the silver medalist and renowned World Boxing champion. After the Welcome Address and floral welcome of the Guest of Honour, the Chief Guest, Mrs Mamta Ahuja, Air Commodore Sanjay Sachdeva, Schools Adventure and Sports and CMC Air Force Schools, Mrs Aarti Sachdeva and all the guests, the KG class students from the Primary Wing presented a display, ‘Little Buds’. The ceremonial March Past included troops from the five Houses, Special Wing, Primary Wing and NCC displaying strength and cohesiveness. After the address by the Principal, Mrs Poonam S Rampal the Annual Sports Report was presented which highlighted the achievements of our sports stars and progress of the school in the field of sports and games.
Thereafter, the students of the Aero Modelling Club put up an enthralling display of Yellowbird and Hunter planes. Students of Classes 1 and 2 performed a drill on the song ‘Colours of Life’. After that, the athletic events were held in which students of all three Wings participated in races and challenged their fitness and skills.
Further, the talented performers of the Special Wing put up a show ‘Fitness Fusion’. The Students of Class IV did Yogaerobics. Ms Sonia Chahal, AVM Amar Ahuja and Mrs Mamta Ahuja graciously gave away the medals and trophies during the Victory Ceremony. The Headgirl, Shefali Arora was declared as the Best Sports Student of the Year.
Our honourable Chief Guest motivated and lauded the students for their diligent efforts. The students also had an interactive session with Ms Sonia Chahal wherein they asked questions ranging from boxing, health, fitness to her life’s mantra. Thereafter, the Meet was declared closed by our Chief Guest. With the lowering of flag and release of balloons the sporting extravaganza came to an end. The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Sports Captain Manan Bhatia and the National Anthem was sung by all. This Annual Athletic Meet gave the students an opportunity to prove their sporting abilities and win laurels.
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Planning Process For Development of Forests
The National Forest Policy, 1988 provides that the holders of customary rights and concessions in forest areas should be motivated to identify themselves with the protection and development of forest from which they derive benefits.
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers  Act, 2006  is an act to recognize and vest the forest rights and occupation in forest land in forest dwelling Scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers who have been residing in such forests for generations but whose rights could not be recorded.
Section 3 of FRA provides rights to forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and of other traditional forest dwellers to protect, regenerate or conserve or manage any community forest resource which they have been traditionally protecting and conserving for sustainable use. Section 5 of FRA provides as under: -
The holders of any forest right, Gram Sabha and village level institutions in areas where there are holders of any forest right under this Act are empowered to-
 Protect the wild life, forest and biodiversity;
 Ensure that adjoining catchments area, water source and other ecological sensitive areas are adequately protected;
 Ensure that the habitat of forest dwelling Scheduled tribes and other traditional forest dwellers is preserved from any form of destructive practices affecting their cultural heritage;
 Ensure that the decisions taken in the Gram Sabha to regulate access to community forest resources and stop any activity which adversely affects the wild animals, forest and the biodiversity are compiled with.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change have issued a joint communication dated 06.07.2021 to all States/UTs for effective implementation of FRA. As per FRA and rules made there under, State Governments are responsible for implementation of the Act.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply in Rajya Sabha, today.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Neel Roy, Advait Page aim for swimming glory
Maharashtra's Neel Roy set the fastest qualifying time in the boys' 200m freestyle, also qualifying for the 50m butterfly final and looks set to feature among the medals on consecutive days of the swimming competition in the inaugural Khelo India School Games being held at the Dr. SPM Swimming Pool Complex here.
Neel Roy, who holds the junior national record in the 200m individual medley, won 100m butterfly silver on the opening day of the competition. He was nearly nine seconds ahead of the next qualifier and Maharashtra teammate Vedant Bapna, who is braving a back problem.
Madhya Pradesh's Advait Page, the National record holder in the boys' 400m individual medley, set the fastest qualifying time in his pet event and will look to close out with another strong finish in the evening session.
Karnataka’s National record holder Saloni Dalal, who won gold on the opening day, will be searching for another medal after qualifying for the final in the Women’s 100m breaststroke, but her nearest rival Aaliyah Singh would look to put up a strong fight for the gold medal.
The girls' 200m freestyle saw Khushi Dinesh from Karnataka lead the heat against Delhi’s Aastha Choudhury to set up a final clash.
Prime Minister's Office
PM in Jammu: attends Convocation of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology; lays Foundation Stone of infrastructure projects
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today attended the Convocation of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology in Jammu. At another event, he also laid the Foundation Stone of the Pakaldul Power Project, and Jammu Ring Road. He inaugurated the Tarakote Marg and Material Ropeway, of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board.
In his address at the convocation, the Prime Minister said that technology is bringing about change in all spheres of life, and the youth of our country is keeping pace with these developments.
He said that even in agriculture, there is need to develop a new "culture" through infusion of technology, to benefit farmers.
The Prime Minister said that the policies and decisions of the Union Government are aimed at increasing the income of farmers.
He expressed confidence that through Scientific Approach, Technological Innovations, and Research and Development the graduating students would play an active role in turning agriculture into a profitable profession.
After laying the Foundation Stone of the Pakuldul project, the Prime Minister said it is a unique day when one hydropower project has been inaugurated; and the Foundation Stone has been laid for another one. He said that the Union Government is working with an approach of "isolation to integration" to develop all the hitherto under-developed parts of the country.
He said that the Tarakote Marg would provide an alternative route to the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, which would facilitate pilgrims. He said tourism, especially spiritual tourism, is a very important source of income generation for the State of Jammu and Kashmir.